WO1993026024A1 - Programmable control device for electric or electronic appliances - Google Patents

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WO1993026024A1
WO1993026024A1 PCT/AT1993/000094 AT9300094W WO9326024A1 WO 1993026024 A1 WO1993026024 A1 WO 1993026024A1 AT 9300094 W AT9300094 W AT 9300094W WO 9326024 A1 WO9326024 A1 WO 9326024A1
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Michael-Georg Bistekos
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/002—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part having an operating member rectilinearly slidable in different directions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/018—Indication of switch sites
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/008—Actuators other then push button
    • H01H2221/014—Slide selector
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/046—Actuators bistable
    • H01H2221/048—Actuators bistable magnetic
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/006—Containing a capacitive switch or usable as such
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/022—Miscellaneous with opto-electronic switch

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  • the subject invention relates to a device for the programmable control of electrical or electronic devices with a switching device which has an actuating element and a plurality of switching elements, wherein different control processes can be effected by the individual switching elements.
  • the object of the present invention is based on the task of creating a device in which the control processes are predetermined or in each case only a selection between a small number of control processes needs to be made, this selection being able to be made mechanically.
  • the actuating element is formed by a slide which is adjustable along a predetermined, preferably branching path, in the course of which the switching elements are arranged. With such a device, the user therefore only needs to adjust the slide along the path, with predetermined controls are carried out. As a result, a sequence of switching operations is inevitably effected by the adjustment of the slide.
  • a support plate is preferably provided here, which consists of magnetically highly conductive material and above which a symbol plate is arranged, which is formed with openings which form a guideway for the slide, in the course of which the switching elements which can be actuated by the slide are arranged.
  • the switching elements can be arranged below the support plate and the lower end of the slide can be designed as a contactor for contacts which can be actuated by the slide.
  • the slide has a bolt which passes through the symbol plate and which carries a disk on which permanent magnets are arranged, under the action of which the disk lies against the support plate.
  • the bolt can be formed at one end with a contactor, a compression spring being arranged between the disk and the contactor.
  • detent positions assigned to the switching elements are provided, which are formed in that the support plate is provided in the region of the switching elements with recesses in which the slide can be locked.
  • FIG. 2a shows an embodiment of a contactor, in axial
  • Cut, 2b shows the embodiment of a contactor, in an axonometric representation
  • FIGS. 5a and 5b show a second embodiment of the contacts, in an axonometric representation and in section
  • FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the contacts, in an axonometric representation
  • FIG .7 a preferred embodiment of the slide.
  • a device has a support plate 1, which is formed with a plurality of openings 6, through which, by means of a slide 2, print contacts 4 located under the support plate 1, which are on a Circuit board 14 are arranged, can be actuated.
  • a symbol plate 3 which is formed with a plurality of merging openings 7.
  • the openings 7 form a guideway for a bolt 9 of the slider 2 passing through them.
  • the top of the symbol plate 3 is provided with a large number of inscriptions which indicate which switching or control processes are brought about by moving the slide 2 into one of the possible positions.
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b A first embodiment of the slide 2 is shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b. As can be seen from this, it consists of the bolt 9 which penetrates the symbioplate 3 in the openings 7 and which is on its upper end is formed with a switch button 8. At the lower end of the bolt 9, a washer 10, which abuts the top of the support plate 1, is fastened.
  • the underside of the disk 10 is designed as a contactor 5 for the print contacts 4 located on the circuit board 14.
  • a compression spring 11 is arranged between the disk 10 and the contactor 5, which is arranged so as to be movable relative thereto.
  • the disc 10 is formed with permanent magnets 12 which rest on the support plate 1, which is made of magnetically conductive material. The contactor 5 can be locked in the holes 6, which are provided in the support plate 1.
  • the contactor 5 engages in bores 6, as a result of which the contacts 4 located below are actuated and corresponding control processes are brought about.
  • the selection along which path the slide 2 is moved is made taking into account the labels provided on the symbol plate 3. Since permanent magnets 12 are provided on the disk 10 and the support plate 1 consists of magnetically conductive material, the slide 2 bears against the support plate 1 under the action of the magnetism.
  • FIG 3 shows three variants A, B and C of different switching paths along which the slide 2 can be moved. As you can see from this these can be formed by sections which continue one another, a switching element being associated with the end of each section.
  • control path can have a plurality of branches, with each branch having to decide on the further movement of the slide.
  • a device is further explained using a clock radio, which is equipped with a display.
  • NCMAL initial position
  • SET NORMAL TIME the time is entered
  • a decision must be made as to whether the alarm should be switched on (SET ALARM), the time of switching on can be programmed, or whether the radio should be switched on (RADIO ON).
  • RADIO ALARM radio signal
  • BUZZER ALARM a whistle
  • the radio is also switched on by a further adjustment of the slide, and the time period over which the radio is switched on can be entered.
  • FIGS. 5a and 5b A second embodiment is explained with reference to FIGS. 5a and 5b, in which the contacts are designed as capacitive sensors.
  • the symbol plate 3 formed with the openings 7 is labeled in the national language and is interchangeable.
  • the support plate 1 is formed with etched-out capacitive sensors 4a. Below the support plate 1 is a made of soft iron Plate 15, with which in the disc 10 of the slide
  • the disc 10 is formed with a sliding shell 41 made of electrically insulating plastic.
  • control elements consist of two groups of
  • Light barriers which are formed by emitters 61 and sensors 62, wherein two mutually crossing light barriers are interrupted by the slide 2.
  • the slide 2 is formed with magnets and the support plate 1 is made of magnetically conductive material.
  • the slide 2 is formed with permanent magnets which cooperate with a magnetically conductive plate, thereby ensuring that the position is fixed.

Abstract

A programmable control device for electric or electronic appliances has a switching device with an actuating element (2) and a plurality of switching elements (4) for triggering different control operations. The actuating element consists of a slide (2) which can be moved along a predetermined, preferably branching path, along which the switching elements (4) are arranged.

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Einrichtung „.αr programmierbaren Steuerung von elektrischen bzw. elektronischen GerätenDevice ".αr programmable control of electrical or electronic devices
Die gegenständliche Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung zur programmierbaren Steuerung von elektrischen bzw. elektroni¬ schen Geräten mit einer Schalteinrichtung, welche ein Betä¬ tigungselement und eine Mehrzahl von Schaltelementen auf¬ weist, wobei durch die einzelnen Schaltelemente unter¬ schiedliche Steuerungsvorgänge bewirkbar sind.The subject invention relates to a device for the programmable control of electrical or electronic devices with a switching device which has an actuating element and a plurality of switching elements, wherein different control processes can be effected by the individual switching elements.
Es ist bekannt, elektrische bzw. elektronische Geräte da¬ durch zu steuern, daß Program schaltungen vorgesehen sind, welche durch eine durch Betätigung von Druckknö fen od.dgl. bewirkte Eingabe einer Mehrzahl von Daten programmierbar sind. Obgleich hiedurch eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Steuerungsvorgängen erzielbar ir '■, haftet diesen bekannten Anordnungen der Nachteil an, d- das Erfordernis besteht, durch Studium von Betriebsanweisungen diese Steuerungsvor¬ gänge vollständig zu verstehen und zu kennen, um in weiterer Folge in Abhängigkeit von den speziellen Erf. dernissen die richtige Auswahl in der Eingabe treffen zu k nnen. Anders ausgedrückt erfordert die Programmierung eine gute Kenntnis der möglichen Steuerungsvorgänge.It is known to control electrical or electronic devices by the fact that program circuits are provided which are activated by a push button or the like. effected entry of a plurality of data are programmable. Although By this means a plurality of different control operations achieved i r '■, these known arrangements have the disadvantage, d- there is a requirement by study of operating instructions such Steuerungsvor¬ gears fully understand and know in order to subsequently as a function of special experience to be able to make the right selection in the input. In other words, programming requires a good knowledge of the possible control processes.
Der gegenständlichen Erfindung liegt demgegenüber die Auf¬ gabe zugrunde, eine Einrichtung zu schaffen, bei welcher die Steuerungsabläufe vorgegeben sind bzw. jeweils nur eine Auswahl zwischen einer geringen Anzahl von Steuervorgängen getroffen zu werden braucht, wobei diese Auswahl mechanisch vorgenommen werden kann. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß das Betätigungselement durch einen Schieber gebildet ist, welcher längs einer vorgegebenen, vorzugsweise sich verzweigenden Bahn, in deren Verlauf die Schaltelemente angeordnet sind, verstellbar ist. Bei einer derartigen Einrichtung, braucht der Benutzer demnach nur den Schieber längs der Bahn zu verstellen, wobei an vorgegebe- nen Stellen Steuerungen vorgenommen werden. Hierdurch wird durch die Verstellung des Schiebers zwangsläufig eine Abfolge von Schaltvorgängen bewirkt.In contrast, the object of the present invention is based on the task of creating a device in which the control processes are predetermined or in each case only a selection between a small number of control processes needs to be made, this selection being able to be made mechanically. This object is achieved in that the actuating element is formed by a slide which is adjustable along a predetermined, preferably branching path, in the course of which the switching elements are arranged. With such a device, the user therefore only needs to adjust the slide along the path, with predetermined controls are carried out. As a result, a sequence of switching operations is inevitably effected by the adjustment of the slide.
Vorzugsweise ist hierbei eine Tragplatte vorgesehen, welche aus magnetisch gut leitendem Material besteht und oberhalb welcher eine Symbolplatte angeordnet ist, welche mit Durch¬ brechungen ausgebildet ist, welche eine Führungsbahn für den Schieber bilden, in deren Verlauf die Schaltelemente, welche durch den Schieber betätigbar sind, angeordnet sind. Dabei können die Schaltelemente unterhalb der Tragplatte angeordnet sein und kann das untere Ende des Schiebers als Kontaktgeber für Kontakte ausgebildet sein, welche durch den Schieber betätigbar sind.A support plate is preferably provided here, which consists of magnetically highly conductive material and above which a symbol plate is arranged, which is formed with openings which form a guideway for the slide, in the course of which the switching elements which can be actuated by the slide are arranged. The switching elements can be arranged below the support plate and the lower end of the slide can be designed as a contactor for contacts which can be actuated by the slide.
Nach- einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist der Schieber einen Bolzen auf, welcher die Symbolplatte durchsetzt und welcher eine Scheibe trägt, an der Permanentmagneten ange¬ ordnet sind, unter deren Wirkung die Scheibe an die Trag¬ platte anliegt. Weiters kann der Bolzen an einem Ende mit einem Kontaktgeber ausgebildet sein, wobei zwischen der Scheibe und dem Kontaktgeber eine Druckfeder angeordnet ist. Nach einem weiteren bevorzugten Merkmal sind den Schaltelementen zugeordnete Raststellungen vorgesehen, welche dadurch gebildet sind, daß die Tragplatte im Bereich der Schaltelemente mit Ausnehmungen versehen ist, in welchen der Schieber verrastbar ist.According to a preferred embodiment, the slide has a bolt which passes through the symbol plate and which carries a disk on which permanent magnets are arranged, under the action of which the disk lies against the support plate. Furthermore, the bolt can be formed at one end with a contactor, a compression spring being arranged between the disk and the contactor. According to a further preferred feature, detent positions assigned to the switching elements are provided, which are formed in that the support plate is provided in the region of the switching elements with recesses in which the slide can be locked.
Der Gegenstand der Erfindung ist nachstehend anhand von in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher er¬ läutert. Es zeigen:The subject matter of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:
Fig.l eine *erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung, in axonometrischer und auseinandergezogener Darstellung,Fig.l a * device according to the invention, in axonometric and exploded view,
Fig.2a eine Ausführungsform eines Kontaktgebers, in axialem2a shows an embodiment of a contactor, in axial
Schnitt, Fig.2b die Ausführungsfor eines Kontaktgebers, in axono¬ metrischer Darstellung,Cut, 2b shows the embodiment of a contactor, in an axonometric representation,
Fig.3 die schematische Darstellung von möglichen Steuer¬ vorgängen,3 shows the schematic representation of possible control processes,
Fig.4 die schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zur Steuerung eines Radioweckers, die Fig.5a und 5b eine zweite Ausführungsform der Kontakte, in axonometrischer Darstellung und im Schnitt, Fig.6 eine dritte Ausführungsform der Kontakte, in axonome¬ trischer Darstellung, und Fig.7 eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Schiebers.4 shows a schematic representation of a device according to the invention for controlling a clock radio, FIGS. 5a and 5b show a second embodiment of the contacts, in an axonometric representation and in section, FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the contacts, in an axonometric representation, and FIG .7 a preferred embodiment of the slide.
Wie aus der Fig. 1 ersichtlich ist, weist eine erfindungs¬ gemäße Einrichtung eine Tragplatte 1 auf, welche mit einer Mehrzahl von Durchbrechungen 6 ausgebildet ist, durch welche hindurch mittels eines Schiebers 2 unter der Trag¬ platte 1 befindliche Printkontakte 4, welche auf einer Schaltplatte 14 angeordnet sind, betätigbar sind. Oberhalb der Tragplatte 1 befindet sich eine Symbolplatte 3, welche mit einer Mehrzahl von ineinander übergehenden Durchbre ungen 7 ausgebildet ist. Die Durchbrechungen 7 bilden eine Führungsbahn für einen sie durchsetzenden Bol¬ zen 9 des Schiebers 2. Unterhalb der Tragplatte 1 -ind im Verlauf der durch die Durchbrechungen 7 gebildeten Füh¬ rungsbahn die Printkontakte 4 vorgesehen, welche durch den Schieber 2 betätigbar sind, wodurch Steuervorgänge eingebbar sind. Die Symboiplatte 3 ist an ihrer Oberseite mit einer Vielzahl von Beschriftungen versehen, welche angeben, welche Schalt- bzw. Steuervorgänge durch Bewegung des Schiebers 2 in eine der möglichen Positionen bewirkt werden.As can be seen from FIG. 1, a device according to the invention has a support plate 1, which is formed with a plurality of openings 6, through which, by means of a slide 2, print contacts 4 located under the support plate 1, which are on a Circuit board 14 are arranged, can be actuated. Above the support plate 1 is a symbol plate 3, which is formed with a plurality of merging openings 7. The openings 7 form a guideway for a bolt 9 of the slider 2 passing through them. Below the support plate 1 -in the course of the guideway formed by the openings 7, the printed contacts 4 are provided, which can be actuated by the slider 2, as a result of which control processes can be entered. The top of the symbol plate 3 is provided with a large number of inscriptions which indicate which switching or control processes are brought about by moving the slide 2 into one of the possible positions.
In den Fig. 2a und 2b ist eine erste Ausführungsform des Schiebers 2 dargestellt. Wie daraus ersichtlich ist, be¬ steht dieser aus dem Bolzen 9, welcher die Symboiplatte 3 in den Durchbrechungen 7 durchsetzt und welcher an seinem oberen Ende mit einem Schaltknopf 8 ausgebildet ist. Am un¬ teren Ende des Bolzens 9 ist eine Scheibe 10, welche an die Oberseite der Tragplatte 1 anliegt, befestigt. Die Unter¬ seite der Scheibe 10 ist als Kontaktgeber 5 für die auf der Schaltplatte 14 befindlichen Printkontakte 4 ausgebildet. Zwischen der Scheibe 10 und dem gegenüber dieser beweglich angeordneten Kontaktgeber 5 ist eine Druckfeder 11 angeord¬ net. Weiters ist die Scheibe 10 mit Permanentmagneten 12 ausgebildet, welche auf der Tragplatte 1, welche aus magne¬ tisch leitendem Material hergestellt ist, anliegen. Der Kontaktgeber 5, ist in den Bohrungen 6, welche in der Tragplatte 1 vorgesehen sind, verrastbar.A first embodiment of the slide 2 is shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b. As can be seen from this, it consists of the bolt 9 which penetrates the symbioplate 3 in the openings 7 and which is on its upper end is formed with a switch button 8. At the lower end of the bolt 9, a washer 10, which abuts the top of the support plate 1, is fastened. The underside of the disk 10 is designed as a contactor 5 for the print contacts 4 located on the circuit board 14. A compression spring 11 is arranged between the disk 10 and the contactor 5, which is arranged so as to be movable relative thereto. Furthermore, the disc 10 is formed with permanent magnets 12 which rest on the support plate 1, which is made of magnetically conductive material. The contactor 5 can be locked in the holes 6, which are provided in the support plate 1.
Sobald der Schieber 2 längs der in der Symboiplatte 3 befindlichen Steuerbahn verschoben wird, rastet der Kontaktgeber 5 in Bohrungen 6 ein, wodurch die unterhalb befindlichen Kontakte 4 betätigt werden und entsprechende Steuervorgänge bewirkt werden. Die Auswahl, längs welcher Bahn der Schieber 2 bewegt wird, wird unter Be¬ rücksichtigung der auf der .Symboiplatte 3 vorgesehenen Be¬ schriftungen getroffen. Da an der Scheibe 10 Permanentmagnete 12 vorgesehen sind und die Tragplatte 1 aus magnetisch leitendem Material besteht, liegt der Schieber 2 unter der Wirkung des Magnetismus an der Tragplatte 1 an.As soon as the slide 2 is displaced along the control path located in the symbol plate 3, the contactor 5 engages in bores 6, as a result of which the contacts 4 located below are actuated and corresponding control processes are brought about. The selection along which path the slide 2 is moved is made taking into account the labels provided on the symbol plate 3. Since permanent magnets 12 are provided on the disk 10 and the support plate 1 consists of magnetically conductive material, the slide 2 bears against the support plate 1 under the action of the magnetism.
Ergänzend wird darauf verwiesen, daß die Ausführungsform nach den Fig.2a und 2b dahingehend verändert sein kann, daß anstelle der unterhalb der Tragplatte 1 vorgesehenen Printkontakte 4 oberhalb der Tragplatte l induktive Näherungsschalter 13 vorgesehen sind, welche durch die Scheibe 10 betätigt werden.In addition, reference is made to the fact that the embodiment according to FIGS. 2a and 2b can be changed such that instead of the printed contacts 4 provided below the support plate 1, inductive proximity switches 13 are provided above the support plate 1, which are actuated by the disk 10.
In Fig. 3 sind drei Varianten A, B und C von unterschiedlichen Schaltbahnen, längs welcher der Schieber 2 bewegbar ist, dargestellt. Wie daraus ersichtlich ist, können diese durch einander fortsetzende Abschnitte gebildet sein, wobei dem Ende jedes Abschnittes ein Schaltelement zugeordnet ist.3 shows three variants A, B and C of different switching paths along which the slide 2 can be moved. As you can see from this these can be formed by sections which continue one another, a switching element being associated with the end of each section.
Weiters kann die Steuerbahn eine Mehrzahl von Verzweigungen aufweisen, wobei bei jeder Verzweigung über die weitere Bewegung des Schiebers entschieden werden muß.Furthermore, the control path can have a plurality of branches, with each branch having to decide on the further movement of the slide.
In Fig. 4 ist weiters eine erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung anhand eines Radioweckers, welcher mit einem Display ausgestattet ist, erläutert. Von der Ausgangslage (NORMAL) des Schiebers weg, kann eine Stellung eingenommen werden, in welcher die Zeit eingegeben wird (SET NORMAL TIME). Bei einer ersten Verzweigung der Führungsbahn muß entschieden werden, ob der Wecker eingeschaltet werden soll (SET ALARM), wobei der Zeitpunkt der Einschaltung programmiert werden kann, oder ob das Radio eingeschaltet werden soll (RADIO ON) . Von der Weckereinstellung weg muß entschieden werden, ob ein Radiosignal (RADIO ALARM) oder ein Pfeifton (BUZZER ALARM) abgegeben werden soll. Durch eine weitere Verstellung des Schiebers wird auch das Radio eingeschaltet, wobei die Zeitspanne, über welche das Radio eingeschaltet wird, eingegeben werden kann.In Fig. 4, a device according to the invention is further explained using a clock radio, which is equipped with a display. From the initial position (NORMAL) of the slide, a position can be taken in which the time is entered (SET NORMAL TIME). When the guideway branches out for the first time, a decision must be made as to whether the alarm should be switched on (SET ALARM), the time of switching on can be programmed, or whether the radio should be switched on (RADIO ON). From the alarm setting, it must be decided whether a radio signal (RADIO ALARM) or a whistle (BUZZER ALARM) should be emitted. The radio is also switched on by a further adjustment of the slide, and the time period over which the radio is switched on can be entered.
Soferne demgegenüber nur das Radio eingeschaltet wird, wird durch weitere Verstellung des Schiebers eine Position erreicht, durch welche eine Auswahl des Programmes erfolgt (SET FREQUENCY) und wird in weiterer Folge eine Stellung erreicht, durch welche die Zeitspanne der Einschaltung des Radios programmiert werden kann.If, on the other hand, only the radio is switched on, a further adjustment of the slider achieves a position through which the program is selected (SET FREQUENCY) and a position is subsequently reached through which the period of time when the radio is switched on can be programmed.
Anhand der Fig. 5a und 5b ist eine zweite Ausführungsform erläutert, bei welcher die Kontakte als Kapazitivsensoren ausgebildet sind. Die mit den Durchbrechungen 7 ausgebildete Symboiplatte 3 ist in der Landessprache beschriftet und ist auswechselbar. Die Tragplatte 1 ist mit ausgeätzten Kapazitivsensoren 4a ausgebildet. Unterhalb der Tragplatte 1 befindet sich eine aus Weicheisen gefertigte Platte 15, mit welcher die in der Scheibe 10 des SchiebersA second embodiment is explained with reference to FIGS. 5a and 5b, in which the contacts are designed as capacitive sensors. The symbol plate 3 formed with the openings 7 is labeled in the national language and is interchangeable. The support plate 1 is formed with etched-out capacitive sensors 4a. Below the support plate 1 is a made of soft iron Plate 15, with which in the disc 10 of the slide
2 angeordneten Dauermagneten 12 zusammenwirken. Weiters ist die Scheibe 10 mit einer Gleitschale 41 aus elektrisch isolierendem Kunststoff ausgebildet.2 arranged permanent magnets 12 cooperate. Furthermore, the disc 10 is formed with a sliding shell 41 made of electrically insulating plastic.
Da an die Kapazitivsensoren 4a ein Wechselfeld angelegt ist, erfolgt mittels des Schiebers 2 eine kapazitiveSince an alternating field is applied to the capacitive sensors 4a, a capacitive one takes place by means of the slide 2
Kopplung der einzelnen Kontakte 4a.Coupling the individual contacts 4a.
Gemäß der in Fig. 6 dargestellten dritten Ausführungsform bestehen die Steuerungselemente aus zwei Gruppen vonAccording to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the control elements consist of two groups of
Lichtschranken, welche durch Emitter 61 und Sensoren 62 gebildet sind, wobei durch den Schieber 2 jeweils zwei einander kreuzende Lichtschranken unterbrochen werden.Light barriers, which are formed by emitters 61 and sensors 62, wherein two mutually crossing light barriers are interrupted by the slide 2.
Auch hierbei ist der Schieber 2 mit Magneten ausgebildet und ist die Tragplatte 1 aus magnetisch leitendem Material hergestellt.Here too, the slide 2 is formed with magnets and the support plate 1 is made of magnetically conductive material.
In Fig. 7 ist schließlich ein Schieber 2 dargestellt, dessen Handgriff 8 mittels eines Gelenkes 18 verschwenkbar ist.7 finally shows a slide 2, the handle 8 of which can be pivoted by means of a joint 18.
Wesentlich bei sämtlichen Ausführungsbeispielen ist, daß der Schieber 2 mit Permanentmagneten ausgebildet ist, welche mit einer magnetisch leitenden Platte zusammenwirken, wodurch eine Lagefixierung gewährleistet ist. It is essential in all of the exemplary embodiments that the slide 2 is formed with permanent magnets which cooperate with a magnetically conductive plate, thereby ensuring that the position is fixed.

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1. Einrichtung zur programmierbaren Steuerung von elektrischen bzw. elektronischen Geräten mit einer Schalteinrichtung, welche ein Betätigungselement und eine Mehrzahl von Schaltelementen, durch welche unterschiedliche Steuerungsvorgänge bewirkbar sind aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Betätigungselement durch einen Schieber (2) gebildet ist, welcher längs einer vor¬ gegebenen, sich vorzugsweise verzweigenden Bahn, in deren Verlauf die Schaltelemente (4) angeordnet sind, verstellbar ist.1. A device for programmable control of electrical or electronic devices with a switching device which has an actuating element and a plurality of switching elements through which different control processes can be effected, characterized in that the actuating element is formed by a slide (2), which is longitudinal a predetermined, preferably branching path, in the course of which the switching elements (4) are arranged, is adjustable.
2. Einrichtung nach Patentanspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schieber (2) mit Permanentmagneten (10) ausgebildet ist, und daß er längs einer Tragplatte (1) aus magnetisch leitendem Material verstellbar ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the slide (2) is formed with permanent magnets (10) and that it is adjustable along a support plate (1) made of magnetically conductive material.
3. Einrichtung nach einem der Patentansprüche 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß über der Tragplatte (1) eine Symbolplatte (3) angeordnet ist, welche mit Durchbrechungen (7) ausgebildet ist, welche eine Führungsbahn für den Schieber (2) bilden, in deren Verlauf die Schaltelemente (4), welche durch den Schieber (2) betätigbar sind, angeordnet sind.3. Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that a symbol plate (3) is arranged above the support plate (1), which is formed with openings (7) which form a guide path for the slide (2), in the course of which the switching elements (4), which can be actuated by the slide (2), are arranged.
4. Einrichtung nach einem der Patentansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß unter der Tragplatte (1) eine Schaltplatte (14) angeordnet ist, welche mit Kontakten (4) ausgebildet ist, welche durch einen am Schieber (2) vorgesehenen Kontaktgeber (5) betätigbar sind.4. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that under the support plate (1) a switch plate (14) is arranged, which is formed with contacts (4), which is provided by a on the slide (2) contactor (5th ) can be operated.
5. Einrichtung nach Patentanspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Kontaktgeber (5) unter Wirkung einer Stellfeder (11) steht. 5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the contactor (5) is under the action of an adjusting spring (11).
6. Einrichtung nach einem der Patentansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tragplatte (1) im Verlauf der Durchbrechungen (7) der Symbolplatte (3) mit Durchbrechungen (6) ausgebildet ist, durch die hindurch die Kontakte (4) durch den Kontaktgeber (5) betätigbar sind.6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the support plate (1) in the course of the openings (7) of the symbol plate (3) is formed with openings (6) through which the contacts (4) through Contactors (5) can be actuated.
7. Einrichtung nach einem der Patentansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schaltelemente durch Kapazitivsensoren (4a) gebildet sind, welche auf der Tragplatte (1) angeordnet sind.7. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the switching elements are formed by capacitive sensors (4a) which are arranged on the support plate (1).
8. Einrichtung nach Patentanspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich unterhalb der Tragplatte (1) eine Platte (15) aus magnetisch leitendem Material befindet.8. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that there is a plate (15) made of magnetically conductive material below the support plate (1).
9. Einrichtung nach einem der Patentansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schaltkontakte durch zwei Gruppen von einander kreuzenden Lichtschranken (61, 62), welche durch den Schieber (2) unterbrechbar sind, gebildet sind.9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the switching contacts are formed by two groups of intersecting light barriers (61, 62) which can be interrupted by the slide (2).
10. Einrichtung nach einem der Patentansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schieber (2) mit einem Handgriff (8) ausgebildet ist, welcher mittels eines Gelenkes (18) verschwenkbar ist. 10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the slide (2) is formed with a handle (8) which can be pivoted by means of a joint (18).
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